News
December 02, 2025 I Appointments
Guitar Center Music Foundation Appoints New Board President, Chair
Current president of Guitar Center Business Solutions, Curtis Heath’s appointment marks a new chapter for the GCMF as it works to expand access to music education and deepen its impact in communities across the country.
December 02, 2025 I Distribution
EBS Partners with OMG Music for U.S. Distribution
This move marks a significant ramp‑up for EBS’s presence in North America.
December 02, 2025 I Retail
MI Retailers Trade Doorbusters for Community Support on Black Friday Weekend
MI retailers reported strong sales across 2025’s Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, with many retailers leaning into thoughtful promotions, concerts and events.
November 30, 2025 I Appointments
Apogee Names Dirk Ulrich as New Owner
Ulrich previously owned Plugin Alliance and Brainworx, both of which he sold in 2021, and currently owns tube-audio specialist Manley.
November 30, 2025 I Award
SABIAN Launches 3rd Annual Mentorship Award
Set up in honor of SABIAN endorser Dom Famularo, the mentorship award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers by offering a cash award along with mentorship sessions.
November 24, 2025 I Event
Pearl River Guitars Makes Appearance at Andy Owings Music
Hosted by The SCE Group, the Nov. 11 promotion allowed customers to ask questions and play three featured Pearl River models.
November 21, 2025 I Retail
Newsweek Ranks Sweetwater Among Top U.S. Companies for Customer Service
Newsweek also named Sweetwater No. 1 for customer service in the music industry.
November 21, 2025 I Philanthropy
Hal Leonard Chooses Charity Over Holiday Gifts, Donates $7.5K to Local Music Program
When parent company Muse Group offered staff the option of receiving a holiday gift or donating the equivalent value to a local charity, Hal Leonard employees chose to give back.
